Christmas is the most amazing and beloved festival in all of Christianity. Every country celebrates Christmas differently and has its own traditions and customs. How is Christmas celebrated in different countries around the world?
England
A wreath hangs on the door, which is solemnly placed on the table at Christmas dinner and to which 4 candles are attached;
a twig of mistletoe hangs above the door: according to tradition, if a girl stands under a mistletoe, the man has the right to kiss her;
put gifts in stockings;
giving and mailing each other postcards;
The holiday menu includes: baked pig's head, meat and fish rolls, baked Christmas bread, pudding, turkey, roasted chestnuts, Christmas cake.
United States
Garlands are hung in the house; figures of fairy-tale animals, Santa Claus and angels are installed in the courtyards; wreaths of Christmas tree branches hang on the door;
on the holiday table - a traditional Christmas goose or turkey, salads and ham; drinks on the table you can see wine, whiskey or brandy;
The obligatory Christmas drink is eggnog - an egg-milk drink with spices;
gifts can be varied: from traditional greeting cards with the symbols of Christmas and New Year to sweets, souvenirs; - Christmas socks are hung over the fireplace so that Santa Claus leaves long-awaited gifts for children.
Do you know how the main character of Christmas is called in different countries?
United Kingdom - Santa Claus
France - Le père Noël (Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas)
Germany - Christkind (Little Jesus)
Greece - Άγιος Βασίλης (Saint Basil)
Hungary - now Jézuska (Little Jesus) and until 1990 Télapó (Santa Claus)
Italy - Babbo Natale (Little Jesus) and Befana (Witch)
Portugal - Pai Natal (Saint Nicholas)
Spain - The Biblical Kings, The Three Kings Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar
Turkey - Noel Baba (Santa Claus)
On December 25, Americans celebrate Christmas. For them, as for us, this is an important family vacation, for which they prepare in advance. In the department of documents in foreign languages you can read interesting facts and traditions of this day.
Did you know, for example, that in the United States, in the United States, I like reading Charles Dickens' "Christmas Songs in Prose"? The main idea of the work is empathy and support from relatives and friends, and these are real Christmas feelings. The United States is also known for the strange habit of wearing special winter clothes - ugly Christmas sweaters.These are red and green sweaters, with deer, snowflakes, elves, penguins, Santa Claus and everything else that comes to mind. Young people even organize themed parties - Ugly Christmas sweaters with contests for the "ugliest" job of knitting.
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22 ноя 2021
